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Fly Play hf. Interim / Quarterly Report 2022

Nov 3, 2022

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Fly PLAY hf. | Suðurlandsbraut 14 | 108 Reykjavík Iceland | Reg. no. 660319-0180

PLAY

Fly PLAY hf.
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 January - 30 September 2022


Contents

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Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO ... 3
Interim Income Statement and other Comprehensive Income ... 5
Statement of Financial Position ... 6
Statement of Changes in Equity ... 7
Statement of Cash Flows ... 8
Notes to the Condensed Interim Financial Statements ... 9

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of
Fly Play 1d. 30 September 2022


Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO

Fly Play hf. is an Icelandic low-cost airline that operates a hub-and-spoke model between Iceland, Europe, and North America. The company launched its services in June 2021 and was listed on the Nasdaq First North Iceland in July 2021. PLAY's primary goal is to make flying affordable for everyone. PLAY offers a safe and pleasant journey in new and comfortable Airbus aircraft to around 30 destinations.

The Condensed Interim Financial Statements for the period from January 1 to September 30 2022 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) for Interim Financial Statements (IAS 34). The Financial Statements are presented in thousands of US dollars, the company's functional currency.

Operations in the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022

According to the Condensed Interim Financial Statement total loss for the period was USD 28.4 million. On September 30, 2022, equity amounted to USD 39.6 million, including share capital in the amount of USD 5.6 million and a share premium of USD 85.6 million. Reference is made to the Statement of Changes in Equity regarding the information on changes in equity. The average number of full-time employees was 239 in the period thereof 106 men and 133 women, and salaries and related expenses amounted to USD 18 million.

PLAY is still experiencing the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, mainly due to the increase and fluctuation in fuel prices and rising inflation. PLAY has, however, seen a very positive development in unit cost per available seat kilometer (CASK), excluding fuel and emissions being lower than four US cents since May of this year and decreasing further over the last quarter or to about three US cents.

Over the first nine months of 2022, PLAY has experienced significant growth in load factor and number of passengers. The load factor went from an average of 63% in the first quarter of 2022 to 74% in the second quarter and 85% in the third quarter. The total number of passengers went from just over 56 thous. in the first quarter to just under 182 thous. in the second quarter and 311 thous. in the third quarter. A key focus will be to maintain this rapid growth in the number of passengers while increasing their respective yields.

After some issues with the On-time performance (OTP) in the summer months of 2022 due to the transfer to a hub-and-spoke network and the problematic situation at European airports that struggled with staff shortages and subsequent delays, PLAY has had very good OTP in this quarter, and for the first nine months of 2022, OTP was 85.2%.

PLAY's total assets amounted to 328 million USD on September 30, and the equity ratio was 12.1%. The rights of use assets and lease liability rose in the quarter due to the arrival of new aircraft, further detailed in notes 12, 16 and 17.

Outlook going forward

PLAY believes that flexibility in scaling production to demand has been and remains crucial for PLAY. We will continue to focus on flexibility, demand-driven growth, and attractive value offering to the market. PLAY is well prepared to weather the uncertainty ahead with its healthy financial position.

In September 2022, PLAY advertised new positions for 150 flight attendants and 55 pilots. This milestone marked the most extensive hiring yet for PLAY and was a step in the company's ambitious growth plan. In October, PLAY also introduced new destinations such as Athens and Porto, further working toward becoming the leading airline between Iceland and the Iberian Peninsula.

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf, 30 September 2022


Endorsement and Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO, contd.:

Statement by the Board of Directors and the CEO

According to the Board of Directors' and CEO's best knowledge, the Condensed Interim Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the financial performance of the Company for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022, its assets, liabilities and financial position as at 30 September 2022 and its cash flows for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022.

Further, in our opinion, the Financial Statements and the Endorsement of the Board of Directors and the CEO give a fair view of the development and performance of PLAY's operations and its position and describes the principal risks and uncertainties faced by PLAY.

The Board of Directors and the CEO have today discussed the Condensed Interim Financial Statements of PLAY for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022 and confirm them by means of their signatures.

Reykjavik November 3, 2022

Board of Directors:

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CEO:

T. Jörss

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly-Play hf, 30 September 2022


Interim Income Statement and other Comprehensive Income

Notes 2022 2021
Revenue 1.1.-30.9 1.1.-30.9
Transport revenue 6 102,010 6,748
Operating expenses
Aviation expenses 7 78,212 7,665
Salaries and other personnel expenses 8 18,029 4,418
Other operating expenses 9 9,435 3,322
105,676 15,404
Operating loss before, depreciation, financial items and tax (EBITDA) ( 3,666) ( 8,656)
Depreciation and Amortization 10 22,757 3,735
Operating loss (EBIT) ( 26,423) ( 12,391)
Financial income and expenses
Financial income 395 9
Financial expenses ( 8,114) ( 844)
Foreign exchange 259 ( 1,491)
11 ( 7,460) ( 2,325)
Loss before tax (EBT) ( 33,883) ( 14,717)
Income tax 5,449 2,747
Loss for the period ( 28,434) ( 11,969)
Total comprehensive loss for the period ( 28,434) ( 11,969)
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share in US cent 15 ( 5.06) ( 3.97)

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf. 30 September 2022

All amounts are in USD thousands


Statement of Financial Position

as at 30 September 2022

Notes 30.9.2022 31.12.2021
Assets
Intangible assets 12,209 10,677
Right-of-use assets 12 232,932 117,082
Operating assets 5,173 3,821
Aircraft deposits & security instalments 10,068 7,772
Deferred tax assets 11,388 5,939
Non-current assets 271,771 145,291
Inventories 377 282
Trade and other receivables 13 22,110 6,660
Prepaid expenses 3,713 116
Restricted cash 14 6,037 0
Cash and cash equivalents 14 23,547 51,731
Current assets 55,783 58,789
Total assets 327,554 204,080
Shareholders equity
Share capital 5,632 5,606
Share premium 85,552 85,371
Other components of equity 13,681 11,674
Accumulated loss (65,220) (35,254)
Total shareholder equity 39,645 67,397
Liabilities
Provisions 16 58,707 23,317
Lease liabilities 17 157,112 81,990
Non-current liabilities 215,818 105,307
Provisions 16 10,675 6,589
Lease liabilities 17 16,366 8,467
Trade and other payables 20,711 9,224
Deferred income 18 24,339 7,096
Current liabilities 72,091 31,376
Total liabilities 287,909 136,682
Total shareholders equity and liabilities 327,554 204,080

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of
Fly Play nf, 30 September 2022
All amounts are in USD thousands


Statement of Changes in Equity for the nine months ended 30 September

Share capital Share premium Other components of equity Accumulated loss Total equity
2021
Balance at January 1 417 0 6,366 ( 8,766 ) ( 1,983 )
Share capital decrease netted against losses ( 357 ) 0 0 357 0
Debt converted to share capital 784 9,216 0 0 10,000
Share capital increase 4,762 76,155 0 0 80,917
R&D reserve transfers 0 0 3,341 ( 3,341 ) 0
Total comprehensive loss 0 0 0 ( 11,970 ) ( 11,970 )
Balance at September 30 5,606 85,371 9,707 ( 23,720 ) 76,964
2022
Balance at January 1 5,606 85,371 11,674 ( 35,254 ) 67,397
Share capital increase 26 181 0 0 207
R&D reserve transfers 0 0 1,532 ( 1,532 ) 0
Stock options 0 0 474 0 474
Total comprehensive loss 0 0 0 ( 28,434 ) ( 28,434 )
Balance at September 30 5,632 85,552 13,681 ( 65,220 ) 39,644

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf, 30 September 2022
All amounts are in USD thousands


Statement of Cash Flows

for the nine months ended 30 September

Notes 2022 2021
Cash flows used in operating activities 1.1,-30.9 1.1,-30.9
Loss for the period (28,434) (11,969)
Adjustments for
Depreciation and amortization 10 22,757 3,735
Net finance expense 11 7,460 2,325
Stock options 474 820
Deferred income tax (5,449) (2,747)
(3,192) (7,837)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Inventories, increase (95) (115)
Trade and other receivables, increase (16,229) (7,241)
Trade and other payables, increase 24,318 12,544
Restricted cash, increase (6,037) 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 1,957 5,187
Cash used in operations before interest and taxes (1,235) (2,649)
Financial income received 395 0
Foreign exchange difference, realized 335 (750)
Interest paid (8,194) (12)
Net cash used in operating activities (8,700) (3,411)
Cash flows to investing activities
Deposits (2,296) (7,112)
Investment of operating assets (1,755) (2,871)
Investment of intangible assets (3,031) (3,805)
Net cash used in investing activities (7,082) (13,788)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of lease liabilities 17 (9,464) (2,041)
Loans from shareholders 0 2,793
Proceeds from share issue 207 80,917
Net cash (to)/from financing activities (9,257) 81,669
(Decrease)/Increase in cash and cash equivalents (25,038) 64,469
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held (3,146) (1,772)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 51,731 7
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 23,547 62,704
Investment and financing without cash flow effect
Acquisition of right-of-use assets (92,464) (174,274)
New leases 12 92,464 174,274
Capitalized maintenance obligation under lease 16 (44,141) 77,853
New leases 12 44,141 (77,853)
Loans from shareholders 0 (10,000)
Share capital increase 0 10,000

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of
Fly Play hf. 30 September 2022
All amounts are in USD thousands


Notes

  1. Reporting entity

Fly Play hf. (the "Company") is a public limited company and domiciled in Iceland. PLAY is a low-cost airline which operates flights between Iceland and Europe. The registered office of the Company is at Suðurlandsbraut 14 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Company is listed on the Nasdaq First North Iceland.

  1. Basis of preparation

a. Statement of compliance

These Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company are for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2022 and have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the European Union.

The Condensed Interim Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021. The Financial Statements for the Company for the period ended 31 December 2021 are available upon request from the Company's registered office or at www.flyplay.com/financial-reports-and-presentations

These Condensed Interim Financial Statements do not include all of the information required for a complete set of IFRS financial statements. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Company's financial position and performance since the last annual financial statements.

The Condensed Interim Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Directors of Fly Play hf. on November 3, 2022.

b. Basis of measurement

The Financial Statements are prepared on a historical cost basis. Further details of the Company's accounting policies are included the 2021 financial statements.

c. Going concern

These Financial Statements are prepared on a going concern basis. The Company has prepared the financial statements on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern. The Directors consider that there are no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt over this assumption. They have formed a judgement that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and not less than 12 months from the end of the reporting period.

  1. Functional and presentation currency

These Financial Statements are presented in United States Dollars (USD), which is the Company's functional currency. All financial information presented in United States Dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated.

  1. Use of estimates and judgements

In preparing these Financial Statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the Company's accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

The significant judgements made by management in applying the Company's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the Financial Statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Determination of fair value is based on assumptions subject to management's assessment of the development of various factors in the future. The actual selling price of assets and settlement value of liabilities may differ from these estimates.

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf. 30 September 2022

All amounts are in USD thousands


Notes, cont.:

Measurement of fair values

A number of the Company's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair value, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Where applicable, further information about the assumptions made in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities are in the notes to the relevant assets and liabilities.

5. Accounting policies

Standards issued but not yet effective

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Condensed Interim Financial Statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2022. The Company has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.

Several amendments apply for the first time in 2022, but do not have an impact on the Condensed Interim Financial Statements of the Company.

Operating segments

The Company operates as a single operating segment at this time.

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly-Play hf, 30 September 2022
All amounts are in USD thousands


Notes, cont.:

6. Revenue

2022 2021
Revenue is specified as follows: 1.1.-30.9 1.1.-30.9
Airfare 78,118 4,766
Ancillary 21,148 1,750
On board sales 2,466 231
Other revenue 278 0
Transport revenue total 102,010 6,748

7. Aviation expenses

Aviation expenses are as follows:

2022 2021
Aircraft fuel 44,215 2,702
Emissions permits (ETS) 4,628 0
Aircraft handling, landing and communication 21,569 2,866
Maintenance of aircraft 3,252 1,556
Catering 1,068 541
Other aviation expenses 3,481 0
Aviation expenses total 78,212 7,665

8. Salaries and other personnel expenses

Salaries and other personnel expenses are specified as follows:

2022 2021
Salaries 14,282 4,562
Accrued vacation 870 0
Pension fund contributions 1,518 535
Other salary related expenses 1,164 1,105
Stock options 474 0
Total salaries and other personnel expenses 18,308 6,201
Capitalized salary expenses (279) (1,783)
Salaries and other personnel expense recognized in the Income statement 18,029 4,418
Average number of full year equivalents 239 64.7
Employees at the end of the period 318 129

9. Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses are as follows:

2022 2021
Housing and office expenses 159 243
Marketing and sales expenses 4,029 1,173
IT cost 162 997
Travel and other employee expenses 2,510 537
Audit, legal and other professional services 2,494 316
Other operating expenses 80 56
Other operating expenses total 9,435 3,322

10. Depreciation and Amortization

The depreciation and amortization are specified as follows:

2022 2021
Amortization of intangible assets 1,497 464
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 20,857 3
Depreciation of operating assets 403 58
Depreciation and amortization recognized in profit or loss 22,757 3,735

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of
Fly Play N°. 30 September 2022
All amounts are in USD thousands


Notes, cont.:

11 Financial income and (expense)

Financial income and (expenses) is specified as follows:

2022 2021
Interest income on bank deposits 395 9
Interest expenses of lease liabilities ( 5,764) ( 832)
Other interest expenses ( 186) ( 10)
Card fees ( 2,165) ( 2)
Net foreign currency exchange rate gain (loss) 259 ( 1,491)
Net financial expenses ( 7,460) ( 2,325)

12. Right-of-use assets

Right-of-use assets and depreciation are specified as follows:

Aircraft Other Total
Balance at January 1, 2021 0 0 0
Additions 122,663 1,826 124,489
Depreciation ( 7,291) ( 181) ( 7,472)
Indexed leases 0 65 65
Balance at December 31, 2021 115,372 1,710 117,082
Balance at January 1, 2022 115,372 1,710 117,082
Additions 136,605 0 136,605
Depreciation ( 20,577) ( 280) ( 20,857)
Indexed leases 0 102 102
Balance at September 30, 2022 231,400 1,532 232,932

13. Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are specified as follows:

30.9.2022 31.12.2021
Account receivables 596 310
Credit card receivables 20,119 4,812
Other receivables 1,395 1,538
22,110 6,660

Credit card receivables have increased due to increased booking and a change in settlement rules with the current acquirer.

14. Restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash is held in bank accounts pledged against credit cards acquirers and airport operators. The largest amount (6 m. EUR) is pledged against credit card claims and at the reporting date is restricted until the end of March. That amount is classified as restricted cash in the balance sheet. Other restricted cash amounts (775 thous. USD) which are pledged against airport operators, handling agents and the tax authorities are restricted for 3 months or less and is classified among cash and cash equivalents.

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf, 30 September 2022
All amounts are in USD thousands.


Notes, cont.:

15. Earnings per share

The calculation of basic EPS has been based on the following net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is the same as basic earnings per share as the effect of warrants would not dilute the earnings per share only increase loss per share.

Basic earnings per share

2022 2021
1.1.-30.9 1.1.-30.9
Loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the Company ( 28,434) ( 11,969)
Weighted average number of shares for the period 5,618 3,012
Basic earnings per share in US cent per share ( 5.06) ( 3.97)
Diluted earnings per share in US cent per share ( 5.06) ( 3.97)

16. Provisions

Provisions for aircraft maintenance on leased aircraft are as follows:

2022 2021
1.1.-30.9 1.1.-31.12
Balance at the beginning of the period 29,906 0
Increases in provisions during the period 44,141 31,612
Utilization of provision during the period ( 4,665) ( 1,706)
Balance at the end of the period 69,382 29,906
Current provisions ( 10,675) ( 6,589)
Total non-current provisions 58,707 23,317

17. Lease liabilities

The Company entered into lease agreements during the period which constitute a financial lease under IFRS 16, for three additional used Airbus 320neo aircraft and rent bringing the total number of aircraft to six.

Lease liabilities are as follows:

Rate Year of maturity Aircraft Real estate Total
Lease payments in USD 3.9% 9-10 years 172,141 0 172,141
Lease in ISK, indexed 4.3% 5 years 0 1,336 1,336
Total lease liabilities 172,141 1,336 173,477
2022 2021
--- --- ---
1.1.-30.9 1.1.-31.12
Balance at the beginning of the period 90,456 0
New leases 92,464 92,877
Indexed leases 102 66
Payment of lease liabilities ( 9,464) ( 2,374)
Currency translation ( 81) ( 113)
Balance at the end of the period 173,477 90,456
Current maturities ( 16,366) ( 8,467)
Total non-current lease liabilities 157,112 81,990

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly Play hf. 30 September 2022
13
All amounts are in USD thousands


Notes, cont.:

17. Lease liabilities cont.

Repayments of lease liabilities are distributed over the next years as follows:

Repayments 2022-2023 16,366
Repayments 2023-2024 18,337
Repayments 2024-2025 19,063
Repayments 2025-2026 19,726
Repayments 2026-2027 20,206
Subsequent repayments 79,779
Total lease liabilities 173,477

The Company has entered into lease agreements for a total of 10 new Airbus 320neo aircraft since beginning operations. The most recent was delivered in July (the sixth aircraft in our fleet). After the reporting period, in October, the company took delivery of one aircraft with another one expected later in Q3 2022 and further two aircraft expected to be delivered in Q1 2023.

18. Deferred income

Among current payables is recognized deferred income in the amount of USD 24.3 million due to sale of unflown flights and outstanding gift certificates at year end. Revenues from passenger flights are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income when the relevant flight has been flown. Increased booking and offering in travel locations has led to a significant increase in deferred revenue since year end 2021.

19. Events after the reporting period

Other than the addition of a new aircraft in October mentioned in note 17 no events have arisen after the reporting period of these Interim Financial Statements that require amendments or additional disclosures in the interim Financial Statements for the period ended 30 September 2022.

Condensed Interim Financial Statements of Fly-Play hf, 30 September 2022

All amounts are in USD thousands